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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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